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Acutronic is looking for a Electrical Engineer III to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from proposal through qualification testing and production support. Our ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience designing and developing motor controls and electromechanical control systems.

Electrical Engineer III

Your Roles/Responsibilities:

Perform detailed electrical design and development for Acutronic product lines, including Actuation Systems, Turbo Generators, Power Generation, Conversion, and Distribution, and Micro-thrust Turbines.
Support proposal efforts in aerospace, including assessing customer requirements, creating requirements compliance matrix, generating engineering models with analysis, estimating costs, and developing project schedules.
Develop system performance models using MATLAB/SIMULINK.
Allocate system requirements to components and subsystems.
Design electronic hardware from selection to layout, including motor control, power electronics, and sensor integration.
Perform validation and verification of product requirements.

Your Profile/Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university, required, Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred
At least eight years of experience designing and developing:
- Motor controls and electromechanical control systems
- Power conditioning and distribution systems
- Systems with common aerospace communication interfaces (RS-485/RS-422, CAN, etc.)
- Real-time systems
Experience with:
- Navigating firmware in embedded electronic systems
- Failure investigation and formal RCCA activities
- Safety and reliability assessment (MTBF/FTA, etc.)
- Aerospace configuration management and control
Prior experience working in an aerospace quality control (AS9100) and manufacturing environment, preferred

We Offer:

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k match
Company-paid holidays and Paid-Leave Time
9/80 flex schedule

About Acutronic:
The Acutronic Group has a proud history of building technologies and teams that are crucial to the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries.

Acutronic’s Simulation & Test Division is the global market leader in high-performance motion simulation and test equipment. Our rate tables and advanced centrifuges are used to test or calibrate inertial sensors, navigation systems, and stabilized electro-optics. Hardware-In-the-Loop motion simulators replicate the flight motion profiles and engagement scenarios of missiles. Geotechnical centrifuges and their related accessories are designed to study the behavior of structures, soil mechanics, and earthquakes. Our vibration test systems (shaker tables) allow users to carry out environmental tests to ensure the robustness or quality of manufactured products. The Division also develops and refurbishes stabilized or gimbaled-platforms utilized in applications such as tracking mounts, gun turrets, and directed-energy systems.

Acutronic’s Aerospace Components Divison manufactures specialty components for use on uncrewed aerial vehicles, land defense applications, and missile systems. These products are used on next-generation aerospace programs and include a range of electric power systems, servo-actuators, micro-turbines, and Hybrid-Electric-Propulsion-Systems. We offer standard products and excel at designing highly customized solutions for demanding mission requirements.

The Acutronic Group employs approximately 300 employees across sites in Austin, Texas; Baltimore, Maryland; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Switzerland; Germany; France; and India.

Acutronic Integrated Systems Inc.
3401 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78721
acutronic.com
1 737 212 9013

Acutronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at HR@acutronic.com or phone 412.926.1200.

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